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Speakers to mate with McIntosh gear
Happy wife, happy life. 
Speakers to mate with McIntosh gear
Thank you for your input. I was however looking at a more modern speaker and look. No offence, just not my taste in esthetics. 
Sub hookup in a 2ch/HT system with preamp passthru
Well guys here's the method that works and no need to connect using the speaker out on the sub. 2 channel - paired RCA's from preamp out to sub in. No problem here and I can save a 2 channel preset with this sub. Can also switch sub on and off fro... 
Sub hookup in a 2ch/HT system with preamp passthru
Thank you fellas for your help. I really didn't want to use a sub BETWWEN my pre and amp since I'm using XLR's (Aqueous Anniv. from Purist) between preamp and amp. THe amp is 2 channel and accepts either RCA's or XLR's. Can I not go:2 channel - so... 
Sub hookup in a 2ch/HT system with preamp passthru
Kal, more for bass management and trying to get a bit more bottom end in the 2 channel listening. Of course the sub will also be used secondarily in the HT setting. Did that answer you question? Thanks for your help. 
Velo DD-12 connections for 2ch/HT system
Theo, are you saying run a cable (Y) out from the processor into the paired RCA inputs in the sub? How do I incorporate using the sub for 2 channel when I use my preamp for control in the same system? It gets tricky with setup when you have limite... 
Room setup...diagonal or standard and how to treat
Sorry, thought the diagram might work. Will try alternate method. Thanks anyways. Dave 
Amp for Dynaudio Special 25
Look no further than the Mcintosh MC 402. Power to spare for these hungry 25's. 
Input impedance of the Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono
With the dual mono at 10K at input and the following for my ARC SP16L, is this a mismatch? Can the ARC be tweaked to get into the right range? I understand that the ratio should be 1:10 (preamp to amp) for optimum performance and lowest noise. Tha... 
Thoughts on the Supratek Chardonnay
Wow, you guys jumped right in on things here. I've learned some new things and still look to upgrade beyond the ARC SP16L. With keeping in the price of the Chardonnay, is there better tube preamps out there for the best combination of soundstaging... 
IC : Z-Squared Au/Au Gold Alloy
How long is break in ? THanks. 
10/3 or 10/2 to each outlet?
The home is 10 yrs old, a 2 storey, and has an indoor grounding line. Not sure about the metallic water line but the electrician did mention he would be using some part of the water line. I'll have him clean up the whole deal. Cheers. Dave. Would ... 
10/3 or 10/2 to each outlet?
If the outlets are going into plastic recept boxes, does the chassis have to be plastic too or does it have to be metal or steel? If using metal recept boxes housed in a metal chassis and bolted to the floor why do all the duplexes need to be in s... 
10/3 or 10/2 to each outlet?
The subpanel will be a 120/230v 60amp panel. OK? In an insulated ground scenario, do you need both an insulated ground bar in the subpanel (for red wires) and also another ground bar for the bare copper wires? Does the 6AWG from the sub to the mai... 
10/3 or 10/2 to each outlet?
Please ignore that last part.It did not come across properly. Thanks.